H.R. 5797 would require FHWA to estimate the amount of gas taxes paid by non-highway recreational users. The current estimate is more than a decade old but suggests that those users pay more than $270 million. Further the legislation would increase RTP funding from $84 million to $250 million and provide for better reporting of RTP projects.

The RTP is critical to OHV recreation across the Country and provides funding for all sorts of motorized projects. NOHVCC, CRT and other trail-related organizations will keep you apprised of efforts to support the RTP.